I hadn't ventured to the new IKEA yet for fear of death by stampede. Inspired by Krissa and Stuart's IKEA makeover, I figured a Wednesday afternoon would be a very non-overpopulated time to go. I was wrong. Maybe everyone else is unemployed, too?
When I got there, the parking deck seemed filled to capacity. Luckily I snagged a spot just as someone was leaving. Everything seemed extraordinarily large. It was a bit overwhelming. After a ride up the escalator, I arrived at the IKEA restaurant. The food is really good, and it's also really, really cheap. It's pretty much a buffet, but they had poached salmon, pesto pasta with crayfish, chicken alfredo, yummy salads and sandwiches... but I stuck with the theme and got the swedish meatballs. They were good, but I do not recommend the lingonberry sauce it comes with. Ick. The place was so packed, though, that they ran out of silverware, thus the reason I ate my meatballs with a spoon.
After eating, I ventured through the "marketplace" and ended up with an Ärstid, 4 Hej , 1 Vasen, 4 Clips, a bag of Glimma, and a poster of a dog. I really needed a Svepa, but they ran out. I also fawned all over the Markör, but there was no way I could a) explain the purchase since I won't see a paycheck for 3 weeks and, more importantly, b) I couldn't lift the damn thing onto the cart and into the car and schlep it into the apartment by myself.
Lesson learned: must return to store with backup next time.
I’ve been wanting to head out there myself. Seems everyone I know (except me) has been getting their catalog in the mail. I’m afraid I might walk out with a little more than votive candles and a lamp though…cool poster, by the way.
If you can get your hands on one, bring the catalog. It will save you much time and wandering.
But does it really matter? They force you to walk through the whole store anyways.
True. It’s kind of like being on the Wonka tour and trying to escape, yet getting into trouble :/